Some geologic resources are ________, that is, they are replenished by natural processes fast enough that people can use them continuously.
A. nonmetallic
B. metallic
C. nonrenewable
D. renewable
E. energetic
Answer: D
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The eye wall of a hurricane has all of the following characteristics, except
A) thick cloud cover. B) moderate winds. C) intense precipitation. D) saturated air.
In toxicology studies, the threshold level of a chemical is the dose of the chemical ________
A) above which at least 50% of the organisms being tested died B) below which there is a measurable decline in the health of the organism being tested C) below which at least 50% of the organisms being tested died D) above which there is a measurable decline in the health of the organism being tested
Which of the below statements accurately describes the components of an atom?
a. Protons, which have a positive charge, and neutrons, which have a negative charge, occupy the nucleus. Electrons with no charge orbit the nucleus in shells. b. Protons, which have no charge, occupy the nucleus. Positively charged neutrons and negatively charged electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. c. Protons, which have a positive charge, and electrons, which have a negative charge, occupy the nucleus. Neutrons with no charge orbit the nucleus in shells. d. Neutrons, which have no charge, occupy the nucleus. Positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. e. Protons, which have a positive charge, and neutrons, which have no charge, occupy the nucleus. Negatively charged electrons orbit the nucleus in shells.